Russia strikes Zelenskyy's hometown with ballistic missiles, US security guarantees near completion - Thursday brief
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Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, targeting residential high-rise buildings in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown, according to Ukrainian officials. At the same time, Zelenskyy said a bilateral security guarantees agreement with the United States is effectively ready and awaiting final approval at the highest level.
For more details on what happened on Thursday, January 8, see the report.
Ukraine denies Andriivka occupation near Sumy - Group of Forces Kursk
Andriivka in Ukraine's Sumy region is under the full control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Reports claiming it was captured by Russian troops are not true.
The military has officially confirmed that Andriivka remains under the Ukrainian flag. Despite the enemy's attempts to advance in this area, the Defense Forces continue to hold their positions.
US security guarantees for Ukraine nearly finalized, Zelenskyy says
A bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States is effectively ready, with the next step being its finalization at the highest level, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
According to him, it is important that Ukraine continues to unite the efforts of European and US teams. The negotiating groups also jointly discussed, among others.
Largest Ukrainian steel maker halts operations due to Russia’s massive strike on energy sector
The Zaporizhstal steelworks was forced to halt production as a result of Russia’s massive strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to a statement by the company on Facebook.
It is noted that the company responded promptly to the power outage by implementing anti-crisis measures to ensure the safe shutdown of equipment.
Russia hits high-rise buildings in Zelenskyy's hometown with ballistic missiles: What is known
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with Iskander ballistic missiles yesterday, January 8. The enemy targeted residential high-rise buildings, according to Kryvyi Rih Defense Council head Oleksandr Vilkul.
He reported that the enemy used two Iskander ballistic missiles in the strike on Kryvyi Rih.
Trump’s advisers meet with Russian special envoy in Paris regarding Ukraine – Axios
Trump’s advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Paris to discuss the US peace plan for Ukraine.
The main issues discussed were security guarantees for Ukraine and possible territorial concessions in eastern Donbas, as well as aligning the details of the peace plan ahead of further engagement with Russia.
